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Hello Members , Have You Ever Been Depressed After Telling Some One You Love That Your Hiv Positive
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I have been in a relationship with a white man ,he used to love me and care for me ,support me in everything I needed from him but I have never slept with him ,he was on his process coming to Uganda to visit me but out of fear I decided to disclose him my status before coming .now as am talking his nolonger communicating with me and he couldn't continue with me because his negative guys am depressed .and I really need to be with some one am tired of being single

A myHIVteam Member

Thank you

posted April 16
I’ve Had Anal Warts For Year, Can They Become Cancerous? I’m Terrified.
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

HIV+, undetectable

A myHIVteam Member

anal warts ***COULD*** lead to anal cancer. Talk to your HIV doctor about the warts, and they will get you scheduled with a doctor who will remove them. Depending how bad they are, they can freeze… read more

posted April 16
How Long After Starting Treatment Do Night Sweats Go Away Completely?
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How long after starting treatment do night sweats go away completely?

A myHIVteam Member

Yes, just had bloodwork done and it’s all good, i just seem to get warm at nite sometimes too

posted April 16
How Can I Ask Someone To Go For A Test, I Fill I Might Have Infected Her?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I was diagnosed a month ago I ddn't know my status and am in meds bt I might have infected someone, am really sorry for this bt I want her to know, but don't know how I can do this. For me am trying to get used to new me bt that one person I think I might have infected is giving me sleepless days and nights.

A myHIVteam Member

Hi @A myHIVteam Member im not sure if u undetectable right now but dont panic take it easy there still chances she might be negative. So i suggest you first talk to her about HIV like ask when did she… read more

posted April 15
Should The Term "AIDS" Be Retired? I Think @A myHIVteam Member
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

Should the term "AIDS" be retired? I think @A myHIVteam Member might have mentioned this, but this is the first time I've seen it on Medscape.
Is AIDS just advanced HIV infection, or would eliminating the term give the impression that it's no longer a problem?

A myHIVteam Member

@A myHIVteam Member is our detective from DRAGNET... "Just the facts, Ma'am." ❤️🤠

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posted 6 days ago (edited)
Does Anyone Have Any Advice On Medicare B C D? The Whole Thing Is So Confusing. Medigap, Part D, Or G. You Name It. A Nightmare For Me.
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A myHIVteam Member

I have the best medicare plan for over 12 years but trying to use it with low-income status and have it for your HIV medicine and care through Ryan white is a nightmare it adds more stress every month… read more

posted April 14 (edited)
Just Curious If Anyone On Here Has Heard Of My HIV Case?? Michael Holder Bay City, Mich??
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

On June 14th 2000 I was the first in Bay City, MI to be charged with HIV failure to inform!! I was railroaded,, given the maximum sentence and sent away to die!! Got parole after 8 1/2 years and now I'm raising my two beautiful healthy babies as a single father!!!

A myHIVteam Member

Thank you for sharing your story.

posted April 16
Any Of My Friends Close To Evansville Wanna Go Get A Coffee Or Listen To A Band ?
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A myHIVteam Member

Sounds great @A myHIVteam Member. Unfortunately, I am in Arizona. I imagine there are people closer to you who might be amenable to the offer. Don't give up. Many don't check in as frequently as us… read more

posted April 12
Does Anyone Have Hard Belly And Is Overweight Due To Biktarby? Is There Medicine To Stop The Weight Gain Or To Loose It?
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭

I gain significant weight since I started Biktarby. Most of it is on my abdomen and have a hard belly . I become very depressed and insecure because I never been this heavy I am 5'9 and am 250lbs. Before I started Biktarby I weight 146lbs. I been 135-146lbs since I was 18 till two years ago. No one in my family is over weight. I started to gain weight rapidly since I started medication . I gone on diets and exercise and lost at most 15lbs but then I gain them right back. I had to throw away… read more

A myHIVteam Member

I was on that med and it was not good weight gain,upset stomach,over all felt sick and miserable for 8 month could not do so, I asked to switch new med that is very common in Europe thats all in one… read more

posted April 11
Supposed To Be Hiv Negative And Don't Have Cancer But Your Body Looks Like It's Going Through Wasting
A myHIVteam Member asked a question 💭
A myHIVteam Member

If you're HIV negative and don't have cancer but are experiencing symptoms that resemble wasting syndrome, such as significant weight loss and muscle loss without trying, it's important to consult… read more

posted April 11
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